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RVTI Completes Second All-Women’s Classes in Florida
Last week, the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) and Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) completed their second all-women’s RV technician training…
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Veteran Tech to Analyze RECT Strategy at RVDA Expo
Veteran technician and shop foreman Ken Barnes will help direct service shops to the “promised land of efficiency” during a…
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Lippert Unveils New Hydraulic Leveling System
Lippert debuted its newest innovative hydraulic leveling system dubbed BaseCamp. Designed for both fifth wheels and motorhomes, BaseCamp is the…
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Airstream Names Blue Compass World’s No. 1 Retailer
Blue Compass RV was recognized as the No. 1 Airstream retailer in the world. Multiple Blue Compass RV Airstream stores…
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RV Travel Features Service, Repair Comments From Owners
RVTravel.com summarized its reader responses regarding RV service centers and repairs – including those that might be self-inflicted. Are issues…
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Lazydays Opens New Ohio Store
Lazydays has completed the opening of its new store in Wilmington, Ohio. The new location marks the exciting beginning of Lazydays’…
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NHTSA Issues Weekly Recalls
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has several RV-related companies on this week’s recall list. Alliance RV is recalling certain…
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Winnebago’s Jil Littlejohn Bostick Connects More People to the Outdoors
You often hear people say that the United States is a “melting pot.” However, Jil Littlejohn Bostick, vice president of…
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Winnebago Approves 15% Hike to Quarterly Cash Dividend
Winnebago Industries’ board of directors have approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share, payable on Sept. 27, to common stockholders of…
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Firefly Integrations Unveils New Touchscreen Interface
Firefly Integrations debuted its new Emprise touchscreen interface today. Emprise is a low-cost interface that emphasizes the importance of easy…
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Country Music, Outdoor Channel Stars Showcase Modern Buggy RVs
Modern Buggy RV, an OEM based in Edwardsburg, Michigan, is expanding its model offering and promoting new rigs through big-name…
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RecPro, Houghton to Offer Next-Gen 48V RV Air Conditioners
RecPro announced an exclusive partnership with Houghton Leisure Products to offer a new line of 48-volt RV air conditioners. The…
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$2K Ikea-like Kit Turns SUVs Into ‘Micro RV’
New Atlas covers a new “camper in a box” kit launched by Van Lab this summer that makes rigs out…
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Brinkley RV Adds Cam Boyer to Leadership Team
Brinkley RV announced the addition of Cam Boyer as its vice president. Boyer is highly respected in the RV industry…
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KZ, Venture RV Host Owners Rally in Shipshewana
KZ RV, in collaboration with its subsidiary Venture RV, hosted a week-long owner’s rally last week with more than 70…
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RVIA Details Level 3 Technician Path
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) released a Q&A covering the RV Technical Institute (RVTI)’s technician training program that has become…
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Alliance RV Buys Land to Support Growth
Alliance RV said it has bought an additional 37 contiguous acres to its existing Elkhart campus in preparation for future…
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Lippert to Hold Inaugural Volunteer Rally in Florida
Lippert announced its first-ever seRV Volunteer Rally at Champions Run RV Resort in Ocala, Florida, Oct. 19-22. Launched in 2022,…
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RV-Related Companies on Weekly Recall List
The following RV-related companies were named this week on the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration’s weekly vehicular recall list.…
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Derema Group Hosting Upcoming SHOWUP Event
Derema Group will again be hosting SHOWUP, an event for the RV and marine aftermarket, at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott…
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ATC & R Yoder Construction Celebrate New Nappanee Home
Officials from ATC and R Yoder Construction came together Tuesday afternoon for a ribbon-cutting and celebration of ATC’s new facility…
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Luxury Class B Builder MD Trans Sprinter Grand Opening
A St. Louis-area company, MD Trans Sprinter, will convert Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans into what it calls “spacious, luxurious and sophisticated…
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Australian OEM Offers Customized Conversions
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MORryde’s Founder Liked a Challenge; That Legacy Lives On
The year is 1966, and the RV industry is flourishing in in Elkhart, Indiana, the growing heart of the market’s…
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Blue Compass Celebrates 150,000th RV Sale Milestone
Blue Compass RV celebrated the sale of its 150,000th RV in July by giving away a 2023 Jay Flight 264BH…
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KZ RV Donates Needed Supplies to Local School
KZ RV, an RV manufacturer based in Shipshewana, Indiana, continued its tradition this year of supporting its community and the…
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Coachmen Sends RVs to Yellowstone
WNDU in South Bend, Indiana, reports on Coachmen RV providing 25 RVs for use in a promotion supporting Cole Hauser…
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Dragonfly Energy Hosts Educational Workshop for FRVTA Members
Dragonfly Energy partnered with the Florida RV Trade Association this past week for an in-depth training seminar on safety and…
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Tickets Still Available for Hall of Fame Induction Night
The 2023 RV/MH Hall of Fame induction dinner is less than two weeks away and tickets are still on sale.…
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Report: Inventory Management Spurs Uptick in Towable Auction Prices
Dealers moving inventory has influenced the prices that towables are bringing at auction, according to Black Book’s Eric Lawrence. “Motorhomes…
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RV Manufacturing Dings LCI Industries’ Earnings
LCI Industries, parent company of Lippert, reported Q2 sales of $1 billion, a 34% drop over Q2 of last year.…
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Cruiser’s New Plan Designed to Protect Buyers
Cruiser RV introduced a new five-point Cruiser Care plan to offer campers increased support and service before, during and after…
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Results Are Available for 2022 Survey of Lenders’ Experiences
The Survey of Lenders’ Experiences details the results of the RV Industry Association’s nationwide survey of financial institutions concerning their…
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RVIA Inspection Program Designed to Maintain the Highest Quality
The RV Industry Association offers many benefits to its members, including its hands-on monitoring of the manufacturing practices employed by…
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General RV to Host Groundbreaking on First Tarheel State Store
Next Tuesday, Aug. 15, General RV, the nation’s largest family-owned RV dealer will break ground on its first store in…
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RVs On Weekly Vehicular Recall List
The following RV companies were featured on this week’s recall list issued by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration: Airstream…
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Heartland Hosted Seventh Biannual Owners Rally
In June, Heartland RVs invited all U.S. and Canadian Heartland RV owners to join their biannual North American Owners Rally.…
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Smaller, Lighter, More Mobile – The Next Step in Motorhomes
There’s going to be a new player among Forest River’s Sunseeker and Forester Class Cs – the PM Series. Built…
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Alliance Sends Team Members to RVTI Training
In mid-July, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) hosted a service technician training session at its headquarters in Elkhart, Indiana, for…
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RELiON Expands InSight Series Product Line
RELiON Battery, developers of lithium batteries, today announced the launch of its new InSight 12V lithium battery. “We are thrilled…
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R. Yoder Construction, ATC to Celebrate New ATC Headquarters
R. Yoder Construction and ATC Trailers will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at…
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THOR Makes Key Management Changes
THOR Industries said it is making key changes in leadership positions at several of its operating companies. Ryan Juday will…
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Tiffin Group Announces Executive Promotions
The Tiffin Group announced a series of executive promotions within its sales, marketing, product development and service operations teams. As…
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Freightliner Welcomes Tiffin Leaders for On-Site Training
More than a dozen key leaders from Tiffin Motorhomes – including President Leigh Tiffin – recently traveled to the Gaffney,…
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Winnebago Towables Concludes Owners’ Rally With Read United Project
Although Winnebago’s headquarters are in Forest City, Iowa, the company has a facility in the Elkhart, Indiana, area in Middlebury.…
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Florida Luxury RV Dealer Making Major Upgrades
The Motorcoach Store, a luxury RV dealership in Bradenton, Florida, has bought an industrial property in the city that it…
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Holiday Rambler, Michigan Dealership Celebrate 60-Year Partnership
Veurink’s RV Center celebrates its 60th anniversary as a Holiday Rambler dealer, making it the oldest and longest-standing continuous dealer…
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Airstream, REI Co-op Expand Basecamp Line Collaboration
Airstream and REI Co-op are introducing the REI Co-op Special Edition Basecamp 20X. The new 20-foot model complements the 16-foot…
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SealVans Amphibious RVs Are Home on Land and Water
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Lazydays’ Revenues, Earnings Drop
Lazydays said its second quarter revenue decreases to $308.4 million, down from the $373.6 million in the second quarter of…
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Sunset Park RV Names National Sales Manager
Sunset Park RV has named Damon DeJesus its national sales manager. The company said DeJesus brings a valuable combination of…
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Why Hope Is Hurting Your Business
You are 100% accountable for your current situation and the results you’re achieving. They are a direct reflection of your…
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RVs on Weekly Recall List
The following RV-related companies were a part of the weekly vehicular recall list put out by the National Highway Transportation…
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The Shyft Group Reports Drop in Q2 Sales, Revenue
The Shyft Group, which builds Spartan chassis for the RV market and others to fit other types of specialty vehicles,…
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Eclipse RV’s Not Playing Games With its Toy Hauler
Staying on top of function, durability and design trends has served toy hauler specialist Eclipse RV well since its founding…
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LKQ Reports Revenue Bump, Earnings Fall
LKQ Corp., parent company of NTP-STAG, said Thursday that its revenue for the second quarter was $3.4 billion, an increase…
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Patrick’s Sales and Earnings Suffer From Production Cutbacks
Patrick Industries’ second quarter earnings reflect the industry-wide cutbacks being made by RV manufacturers. The company reported sales in the…
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Meyer Distributing Adds Vector Performance Fuel Technology
Meyer Distributing announced the incorporation of “Vector Pro” and “Elite DOT” lines by Vector Performance. Vector Performance is a division…
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Deadline for RVWA Award Nominations Is Tuesday
Time is running out to submit nominations for the RV Women’s Alliance Awards Program, which will be part of the…
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GDP: US Economy Grows Faster Than Expected
The U.S. economy grew at a faster-than-expected pace in the second quarter of 2023, adding to signs that the threat…
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Motorhomes Exempt From CARB Clean Truck Check
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) reported that on Friday, July 21, the California Air Resource Board (CARB) sent out a…
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FMCA Details Upcoming Wyoming RV Expo
FMCA, an international organization for RV owners, will host its 107th International Convention and RV Expo at CAM-PLEX Multi-Event Facilities…
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RV Shipments Down Nearly 50% at Year’s Halfway Point
Results for the RV Industry Association’s June 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with…
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ASA Electronics Launches Pre-Wired RV Control System
ASA Electronics introduced what it said is the world’s first prepped smart control system. It was developed as a direct…
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Thor Motor Coach Unveils 2024 Class C Upgrades
Thor Motor Coach announced changes to its model year 2024 lineup of Class C motorhomes, including the Chateau, Four Winds,…
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MB Quart, Davis Distribution Partner Up
MB Quart and Davis Distribution have begun a new partnership as Davis Distribution will now be carrying the entire line…
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Ep. 64 – Chad Lyon: Keeping a Lens on the Industry
As head of the RV and marine division for Wells Fargo, Chad Lyon had a ringside seat to the chaos…
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Camping World to Acquire Indiana’s Mount Comfort RV
Camping World Holdings is set to acquire Mount Comfort RV in Greenfield, Indiana, which predominant selling Forest River, Coachmen, Tiffin,…
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Grand Design Holds ‘Christmas in July’ Toy Collection Event
Grand Design in Elkhart, Indiana, celebrated Christmas in July on Saturday in support of Toys for Tots. Grand Design RV…
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GEN-Y Hitch Hosting Open House at New HQ
GEN-Y Hitch is hosting an Open House to invite partners, dealers and other guests to its new facility, now open…
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RV Makers on Weekly NHTSA Recall List
This week’s vehicular recall list from the National Transportation Safety Administration features the following RV-related companies. Jayco said it will…
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Finio Launches Credit Program for RV, Marine & Powersports
Irvine, California-based Finio has launched a credit aggregation platform for RV, marine, powersports, motorcycle, truck and other industries. The platform…
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Reservations Being Taken for Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
The 2023 RV/MH Hall of Fame induction dinner is coming up Monday, Aug. 21, and reservations are being taken now.…
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GM and Ford Are Having EV Issues
General Motors is facing battery supply challenges and Ford Motor has dramatically cut prices for its F-150 Lighting pickup in…
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Camping World Opens First Montana Store
Illinois-based Camping World Holdings has opened its Billings, Montana, dealership, its first location in that state and 199th overall. “As…
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Winnebago Introduces New Floorplan, Energy Options to Solis Line
Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, has introduced a new floorplan that it said will…
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One Day Left to Register for RVIA Compliance Webinar
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) said that Friday, July 21, is the final day to register for the eighth annual…
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Grand Design, Beacon Health Form On-Site Clinic
Grand Design RV and Beacon Health System announce the recent opening of a new onsite Team Services Clinic at the…
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THOR Industries Partners on Habitat for Humanity Build
THOR Industries this week teamed up with Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County to build the walls of the future…
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Ultra-Fab Introduces Trailer Hubs, Drums
As part of its growth into the trailering market, Ultra-Fab Products announced the availability of trailer hub/drums. “Our brakes were…
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Tennessee Truck Body Maker Buys Turtleback Trailers
Wil-Ro Inc., a truck body manufacturer founded in 1973 in Tennessee, will now be the parent company of Turtleback Trailers,…
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RVIA Report on Need For Pull-Through EV Chargers
The RV Industry Association has partnered with global engineering firm Black and Veatch to release a report and financial analysis…
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Dometic Reports Slight Sales Drop, but Profits Up
RV appliance and outdoor equipment maker Dometic announced that it had approximately $816 million in net sales in the second…
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Thor Motor Coach Unveils 2024 Super C RV Upgrades
Thor Motor Coach has some changes in store for its model year 2024 lineup of Super C motorhomes, including the…
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General RV Center to Open First North Carolina Dealership
General RV Center, which calls itself the nation’s largest family-owned RV dealer, will join the North Carolina community with a…
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RV Companies Featured on This Week’s Weekly Recall List
This week’s recall list from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration features the following RV companies: Newmar is recalling its…
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Camping World Nears 200 Stores With New California and Wisconsin Dealerships
Camping World Holdings announced that it has closed on the acquisition of its 198th store, All Seasons RV in Yuba…
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First Responders Conduct ‘Camp Hero’ for Students at Gulf Stream Coach
Grade-school students learned about the jobs of first responders this week during a summer day-camp hosted by Gulf Stream Coach.…
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RVIA’s Gov’t Affairs Committee Spotlights Capitol Activities
As noted in this week’s “News and Insights,” the twice-weekly newsletter published by the RV Industry Association, this is a…
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RV Industry Manufacturing: Done Close to Home
American-made cars, refrigerators and television sets were just the tipping point for what became the bread-and-butter of the nation’s economy…
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Timbren Promotes Andrew Hodgson to Executive VP
Timbren Industries has promoted Andrew Hodgson from director of sales and marketing to executive vice president. The company said Hodgson…
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USLG Announces New Dealers and Close to $1M of Cortes Orders
US Lighting Group, parent company of Cortes Campers, said it has signed up six new dealers to carry Cortes Campers…
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RVing in New England Celebrates RVs and NASCAR’s Many Ties
The relationship between RVs, camping and NASCAR will be the topic of discussion tonight on the weekly talk show, RVing…
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American Power Systems Adds New Lower Turn-on Alternators
American Power Systems has developed two new lower turn-on RPM alternators with the addition of 60- and 90-amp, 48-volt high-output…
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Eberspächer Celebrates 50 Years in North America
Employees and management from Germany-based Eberspächer, along with Mississauga, Ontario, Canada’s, Mayor Bonnie Crombie and guests, celebrated 50 years of…
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REV Group Names Head of Lance Camper Division
REV Group has promoted to vice president and general manager of Lance Camper Mfg. Corp. Eduardo Castano joined Lance Camper…
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Camp Winnebago Celebrates Brand’s RV Community
Winnebago is celebrating its RV community during a week-long rally of fun, entertainment and camaraderie. Previously referred to as the…
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Lippert Hosting Third Annual Consumer Event in Idaho
Lippert announced the eagerly anticipated third annual consumer event, known as the “Lippert Getaway.” The event will be held at…
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Black Book: Production Decline Affects Auction Market
The impact of the steep drop-off in new unit production in 2023 has trickled down and is influencing the RV…
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Dragonfly Energy Batteries to be nuCamp RV Standard
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., makers of Battle Born Batteries and a developer of battery storage, has announced that the company’s…
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